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49+ Words that rhyme with exercise

Exercise is a 3-syllable word with 49 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are assize, excise, incise. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of exercise

noun
  1. the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit; "the doctor recommended regular exercise"; "he did some exercising"; "the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit"
  2. the act of using; "he warned against the use of narcotic drugs"; "skilled in the utilization of computers"
  3. systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect"

Examples of "exercise" in lyrics

See how exercise is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "And for sure my third leg could use a little exercise"
    69 Boyz — Get Together
  • "A little stretch exercise"
    Bishop Lamont — Sumthin'
  • "I lift guns for the exercise"
    Cassidy f/ Jadakiss — Can I Talk to You

What do these rhymes mean?

assize
the regulation of weights and measures of articles offered for sale an ancient writ issued by a court of assize to the
capsize
overturn accidentally; "Don't rock the boat or it will capsize!"
excise
a tax that is measured by the amount of business done (not on property or income from real estate) remove by erasing or
incise
make an incision into by carving or cutting
resize
change the size of; make the size more appropriate

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "exercise" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like assize, excise, incise create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "exercise" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with exercise?
Words that rhyme with exercise include: assize, excise, incise, resize, capsize, laicize, outsize, downsize, exorcize, oversize, and 39 more.
How many syllables does exercise have?
Exercise has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with exercise?
There are 49 words that rhyme with exercise: 49 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for exercise in a song?
The strongest rhymes for exercise in songwriting are assize, excise, incise. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with exercise?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with exercise include assize, excise, incise, resize, capsize. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ais, ayes; 1-syllable: assize, excise; 2-syllable: exorcize, oversize. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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